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Incidence of classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency and distribution of CYP21A2 mutations in Estonia.
Hormone research - 1 Jan 2008
Liivak Kaur, Tobi Simon, Schlecht Helene, Tillmann Vallo
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: To determine the incidence of classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) in Estonia from 1978 to 2004, and describe their phenotype and genotype. METHODS: All Estonian endocrinologists informed us about their patients with 21-OHD. The diagnosis was confirmed in 20 patients, who were all screened for 8 common mutations of the CYP21A2 gene. RESULTS: The 27-year period incidence was 1:25,500. The incidence...
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